Dean P bass, and J bass

[magpiesmoke49]

Does anyone know if Dean has discontinued it's P bass(Paramount), and J bass(Juggernaut) copies? They are no longer on the Dean website, but are on sale on Guitar Center/Musicians Friend for $300, down fron $500. I'm considering 1, or both. Anyone have any experience with them?

 

[KJMO]

I was looking at those for a cheap p bass to upgrade (I have a couple pickups). I've never played one, but I played their cheapest natural finish bass with the one humbucker, and I was really surprised how nicely it played. I bet these would be as nice or nicer than a squier vm, but I don't actually know. It seems there was a thread about these a while back, but I'm not sure anyone bought one and shared their experience. Hopefully someone will chime in.

 

[B-Mac]

Does anyone know if Dean has discontinued it's P bass(Paramount), and J bass(Juggernaut) copies? They are no longer on the Dean website, but are on sale on Guitar Center/Musicians Friend for $300, down fron $500. I'm considering 1, or both. Anyone have any experience with them?

@Sub-Frequency gigs with his Paramount.
He changed out the pups on it.
Dean necks are are awesome if you like a thin fast neck.

 

[B-Mac]

Does anyone know if Dean has discontinued it's P bass(Paramount), and J bass(Juggernaut) copies? They are no longer on the Dean website, but are on sale on Guitar Center/Musicians Friend for $300, down fron $500. I'm considering 1, or both. Anyone have any experience with them?

Stop in here
Dean Club!!!

 

[B-Mac]

@Sub-Frequency gigs with his paramount.
He changed out the pups on it.
Dean necks are are awesome if you like a thin fast neck.

I have a Juggernaut on order with maple fb and tort pg

 

[Stinsok]

I had the Paramount. I got it for under 300 shipped. It played well and had a very slick satin neck. I replaced the electronics due to a grindy tone from the factory setup.

 

[Mark Yurick]

Does anyone know if Dean has discontinued it's P bass(Paramount), and J bass(Juggernaut) copies? They are no longer on the Dean website, but are on sale on Guitar Center/Musicians Friend for $300, down fron $500. I'm considering 1, or both. Anyone have any experience with them?

I just bought a paramount and liked it so much I have another on the way. Great bass. i wasn't expecting much for $300US, but frankly it's amazing. Especially the hardware and the neck, although teh finish is really pretty too. Sounds great- a little more hot than an actual P, but really good. Not harsh at all and easy to dial in a tone. You really should not compare to a Squier, it's much nicer than a Squier and may be nicer than a player's Series Fender for less than half the price.

 

[B-Mac]

Does anyone know if Dean has discontinued it's P bass(Paramount), and J bass(Juggernaut) copies? They are no longer on the Dean website, but are on sale on Guitar Center/Musicians Friend for $300, down fron $500. I'm considering 1, or both. Anyone have any experience with them?

Looks like they are discontinued per your observation. They are still out there being sold brand new, but I am guessing when they are gone then they are gone.

 

[B-Mac]

Well, this got delivered last night. Brand new. Price was unbeatable.

 

[B-Mac]

I just checked my catalogs and these don't appear until 2015. I thought they were around longer than that but I guess I'm wrong? Not all of my catalogs are full catalogs. Some are just new models or NAMM catalogs.

 

[Bass V]

these don't appear until 2015. I thought they were around longer than that but I guess I'm wrong?

that sounds way off, but congrats on that cool looking JB!

 

[B-Mac]

that sounds way off, but congrats on that cool looking JB!

Yes, it does, but they aren't in any earlier catalogs. @jd56hawk might know for sure.

 

[B-Mac]

email reply from Brad Mader at Dean Guitars:

Hello B-Mac,

Looks like the Paramount & Juggernaut have been discontinued. Only way to get one is through a local Dean guitars dealer if they have it in stock or online.

Best Regards

Brad Mader

♫ Customer Service ♫
Armadillo Enterprises
Dean Guitars / Luna Guitars
4924 West Waters Ave
Tampa, Florida 33634
Toll Free 866-854-5044

 

[KJMO]

Are they on the light or heavy side of things?

 

[Mark Yurick]

Are they on the light or heavy side of things?

Not light but not overly heavy. About what you would expect from alder and maple. Nice medium weight.

 

[B-Mac]

Not light but not overly heavy. About what you would expect from alder and maple. Nice medium weight.

The Juggeraut is 9.92 pounds and made of Alder

 

[KJMO]

Thanks so much! That honestly looks like a really nice bass.

 

[B-Mac]

Thanks so much! That honestly looks like a really nice bass.

It is.
Recent review in Dean Club!!!
Juggernaut Review

 

[magic8161]

Anyone know the weight of a Dean PARAMOUNT Paramount Bass? such nice looking basses but I cant find the weight of one.

 

[B-Mac]

Anyone know the weight of a Dean PARAMOUNT Paramount Bass? such nice looking basses but I cant find the weight of one.

around 8 lbs.
NBD: Dean Paramount